Boys soccer tryouts took place on August 15 and finished on August 18. The teams were announced on Friday night, and all the players were split into four teams. This year, the varsity team has 20 people with 14 seniors. During tryouts, the players did a variety of drills consisting of juggling, eight laps, forty yard dash’s, and dribbling around cones. Boys D-team, JV, and varsity have their first games on Aug. 26 at 3:30 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. At Shawnee Mission Soccer Complex.
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Soccer Tryouts
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Senior Jack Lucas and junior Drew Trucksess approach the corner of the field, fighting each other for the ball. Photo by RIley Scott
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Juniors Blake Hanson and Abdul Kante battle each other for the ball. Photo by RIley Scott
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Varsity assistant Coach Williams and Coach Cumley discuss the time results of the one-mile run. It was slightly rainy, but the boys continued tryouts in the conditions. Photos by Caroline Martuccci
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Sophomores Landon Romero, Anderson Oviatt, and Hudson Swint participate in the one-mile run. This drill was done on day two of tryouts. Photo by Caroline Martucci
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Coach Aguero takes notes with Varsity Head Coach Kelly and Coach Cumley as they watch the boys scrimmage. The field was split into two different games. Photo by Caroline Martucci
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Junior Nick Lindmark dodges teamate during passing drill warm ups. Photo by Liv Madden
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Senior Jack Lucas Dribbles the ball around cones during drills to warm up. Photo by Liv Madden
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Junior Henry Stratemeier juggles the ball during the grading portion of tryouts. Photo by Liv Madden
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Junior Alex Stratemeier takes a sharp turn during dribbling warm ups. Photo by Liv Madden
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Freshman Jack Stratenmeier leads freshmen Christian Shaw and Hudson Swint in a timed 8 laps around the field. Photo by Audrey Condon
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Freshman Anderson Oviatt lays on the field recovering from his laps. Photo by Audrey Condon
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Sophomore Henry Duchene squats to talk to Sophomore Josh Woofter, encouraging him to stretch. Photo by Audrey Condon